Barça had a poor performance this Sunday in La Liga by conceding a draw against Betis Sevilla (2-2). After their big victory against Mallorca (5-1) last Wednesday, the Catalans hoped to extend their positive dynamic. However, despite a score advantage, the Blaugranas saw their efforts reduced to nothing in added time, with an equalizer signed by Assane Diao (90+4′).
This frustrating outcome was marked by the absence of Hansi Flick on the Barcelona bench in the final minutes. The German coach was sent off after the hour mark for contesting the penalty awarded to the Andalusians, converted by Giovanni Lo Celso. An arbitration decision that the German technician himself admitted not to understand.
“That had never happened to me”
“I didn’t tell anyone, it was just a reaction to myself”he explained.
“But I have to accept it, I don’t want to talk about the referee, I never do. I reacted because the VAR decision took a long time to know if there was a penalty. And if it takes that long, I’m not sure it’s clear. But ultimately it is like that and we have to accept it, my red card too. I am very disappointed because this has never happened to me. But maybe that’s how it is here and I have to accept it. »
Following this bloodshed, Hansi Flick is suspended for two matches. He will be deprived of the bench for the reception of Leganés on December 15 and for the clash against Atlético Madrid on December 21.